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Moss to the Jets? Don't think so

Yes, it's an intriguing thought: Randy Moss rejoins college teammate Chad Pennington, and they make magic yet again on Sunday afternoons. moss2.jpg

Now that Moss has failed to reach contract terms with the Patriots, he is fielding offers from other teams. And the Jets are probably nosing around about the possibilities.

But right here, right now, Randy Moss does not make sense for the Jets.

Sure, he would be delighted at the prospect of catching passes from his former Marshall teammate. But even if Moss did sign with the Jets, there's no guarantee he'd be catching passes from Pennington. Why? Because there's no guarantee Penninton will be the starter. Heck, there's no guarantee he'll even be on the team.

Moss' arrival would also create the potential distractions that come with him. He was a good soldier last year in New England, but mostly because he knew he couldn't get away with pouting in a locker room filled with a bunch of players who own three Super Bowl rings and a coach who doesn't stand for "me" guys. Besides, what's to complain about when you have a Hall of Fame quarterback throwing darts your way?

The dynamic would be completly different in New York, where the Jets are trying to recover from a 4-12 season and already have their hands full with a pouty receiver. Laveranues Coles is angling for a contract extension, and he will certainly test the limits of GM Mike Tannenbaum's patience. Especially in the wake of last year's Pete Kendall debacle.

Moss doesn't have the time or mindset to deal with a rebuilding franchise. He's in a win-now mode, and there's no turning back.

Nope. Not the right time and place for Moss in green and white.

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